Honeysuckle Close is in Cringleford, Norwich and in South Norfolk district. NR4 7SY is located in the Cringleford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 2015-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Honeysuckle Close, Cringleford, Norwich, NR4 7SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR4 7SZ, NR4 7SQ, NR4 7ST, NR4 7SN, NR4 7SU, NR4 7FF, NR4 7LT, NR4 7NB, NR4 7PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR4 7SY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 52.2% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 50.8% | 47.8% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NR4 7SY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.3% | 30.2% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.5% | 56.7% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 12.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 8.1% | 3.0% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 66.2% | 64.3% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 15.9% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 27.5% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 2.7% | 6.9% | 4.2% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around NR4 7SY this area, 4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 60.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 6.7% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 11.4% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 13.8% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.8% | 60.1% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 26.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 5% | 8.7% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 76.2% | 69.8% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -11.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 76.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.2% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 13.9% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.3% | 76.2% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 16.1% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 2.2% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 1.2% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 6% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Honeysuckle Close was 277.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 178.6% higher than the Cringleford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Honeysuckle Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Cringleford and the 8th highest crime rate of 435 local areas in South Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 172.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Honeysuckle Close, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £406,000 | 2025-11-28 | £392,877 |
| 15 Honeysuckle Close, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-03-07 | £317,770 |
| 8 Honeysuckle Close, Norwich, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-09-15 | £296,842 |
| 2 Honeysuckle Close, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2022-09-16 | £490,542 |
| 5 Honeysuckle Close, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-05-07 | £331,449 |
NR4 7SY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 156 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 3out of 4 | 3,585 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cringleford CE VA Primary School Dragonfly Lane , Cringleford NR4 7JR | 3out of 4 | 402 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cringleford Prep Woolhouse Way , NR4 7FU | - not rated | 604 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfields First and Nursery School, Norwich Lovelace Road , NR4 7DS | - not rated | 2,323 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluebell Primary School Lovelace Road , NR4 7DS | - not rated | 2,475 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluebell Primary School Lovelace Road , NR4 7DS | 3out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackdale Middle School, Norwich Bluebell Road , NR4 7LN | - not rated | 2,211 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fairway Middle School Purtingay Close , NR4 6HU | - not rated | 2,575 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkman Middle School, Norwich Clarkson Road , NR5 8ED | - not rated | 3,606 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Harford Community Middle School Locksley Road , NR4 6LG | - not rated | 3,961 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill View Middle School, Norwich Gentry Place , NR5 8XZ | - not rated | 4,138 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham High School Earlham Road , NR4 7NU | - not rated | 2,559 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 2,686 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | 3out of 4 | 3,414 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Norwich School Eaton Road , NR4 6PP | - not rated | 3,414 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hethersett Academy Queen's Road , Hethersett NR9 3DB | 4out of 4 | 3,560 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education Ipswich Road , NR2 2LJ | - not rated | 4,363 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School The Old Fire Station , 30 Bethel Street NR2 1NR | - not rated | 5,080 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of East Anglia The Registry , University Plain NR4 7TJ | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Hall School, Norwich Pettus Road , NR4 7BU | - not rated | 2,211 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Eaton Hall Specialist Academy Pettus Road , NR4 7BU | 3out of 4 | 2,211 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Clare School South Park Avenue , NR4 7AU | 4out of 4 | 2,928 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Education 168b Motum Road , NR5 8EG | - not rated | 3,562 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set Your Sights@Cringleford Primary School | Cringleford Primary School, 80 - 88 Dragonfly Lane | 411 yd | |
| Healthcare By CH&CO Catering Ltd (Priscilla Bacon Lodge) | The Priscilla Bacon Lodge, Century Place | 904 yd | |
| Burger King | Thickthorn Services, Norwich Road | 943 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurant Limited | McDonalds Restaurant, Norwich Road | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enjoy Eat | Unit Two, Dragonfly Lane | 167 yd | |
| Subway @ Thickthorn Services | Thickthorn Service Station, Norwich Road | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Centre THE WILLOW CENTRE 1-13 THE WILLOW CENTRE 1-13 WILLOWCROFT WAY | grass pitches | 632 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 38.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 43.36 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 43.36 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.26 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.